Finally, it’s starting to feel like spring outside — my daffodils are starting to bud and perennials are poking out of the ground.
That means it’s high time to shift from red wine to white; dark liquor to light; from rich and spicy notes to more floral, fruit-forward flavors.
Here’s a light, bright, not-so-boozy cocktail with which to celebrate the season. Made with Citizen Cider’s Dirty Mayor, which has just a touch of ginger, and splashes of brandy and elderflower rum, it’s a sparkling, citrusy quaff that won’t put you under the table, should you happen to drink more than one.
Cheers!
Ingredients:
- 1 can Citizen Cider Dirty Mayor
- Splash Mad River Distillers Malvados
- Splash Dunc’s Mill Elderflower rum
- 1 can S. Pellegrino lemon soda
- 2-3 drops Urban Moonshine citrus bitters
Preparation:
Fill a pint glass with ice. Fill halfway with Dirty Mayor cider. Add a splash each of Malvados apple brandy and elderflower rum. Top with lemon soda and two or three drops of citrus bitters. Garnish with lemon (peel and wheel) and serve.
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